Coroners Go Back to List Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Analytical or scientific software

Tasks
	Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
	Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
	Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
	Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
	Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
	Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
	Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
	Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.
	Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
	Testify at inquests, hearings, and court trials.

Skills
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $94,503.00 $45.44  $29.43  $33.01 - $53.53  Bridgeport/Stamford $101,909.00 $48.99  $31.61  $36.22 - $59.14  Danbury $83,553.00 $40.17  $25.62  $29.18 - $46.67  Hartford $94,595.00 $45.48  $29.75  $33.41 - $52.38  New Haven $91,973.00 $44.22  $28.18  $31.23 - $52.37  New London/Norwich $88,787.00 $42.68  $31.48  $38.05 - $47.97  Waterbury $78,636.00 $37.81  $26.52  $29.13 - $43.98  Torrington $85,438.00 $41.07  $27.36  $31.87 - $53.57

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   297   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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